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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1895
Page
1
A legislative debate argues against repealing the 1893 act on Legislature pay. It asserts the act fixes eight dollars per day and mileage with a four hundred dollar cap per regular session, and that constitutional limits prevent increases during elected terms. If repeal passes, the governor and judiciary must act to protect the treasury.
Senator Summerfield of Washoe, a Republican leader, championed two bills aligned with Populist doctrine. One tax plan targets incomes of 1510 or more with graded rates. the other introduces initiative, referendum. The Income tax bill required full senate vote, forcing Summerfield to record support or opposition. The Carson Appeal notes the move fuels political capital, while Summerfield denies opposing his convictions.
The passage argues the party commits to a State graduated income tax and to the refer endum, core Populist principles, and contends the figure will now take a firm stance on the Omaha Platform.
The Fifty-third Congress appointed a special committee to inquire into causes of the current agricultural depression. It cites demonetization of silver, discriminating tariff laws, foreign product competition, and futures speculation as factors. Remedies proposed include remonetization of silver at 16 to 1 with gold, a bounty on exported agricultural products, prohibition of gambling in futures, and a national pure food law. The minority’s views are not yet public.
Senator Perkins of California declares opposition to the single gold standard and alignment with the American Bimetallic League in a home interview. Congressman Bryan of Nebraska, speaking in Nashville, argues bimetallism is necessary and the United States is large enough to restore free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver despite other nations. Both politicians won with independent support and now align with the Bimetallic League, signaling planned campaigns against gold backs.
The Carson Appeal notes it misrepresented Ladis Summerfield, formerly a Republican Senator from Washoe, as dodging the tax vote. The paper now credits his Populist status and support for the income tax bill, while unconfirmed rumors of arson over his political shift circulate locally.
An Assembly bid to rush a Legislative fund bill failed amid criticism of Assemblyman Denton who backed the measure. Mac Naughten pointed out Denton’s pay for days with no service, while Denton pressed to prolong the session or call an extra session, signaling a clash over Nevada governance and pay.
The California Senate rejected a Woman Suffrage bill after an amendment inserted the word male and changed her to his. The 22 to 1% vote killed the measure, depriving intelligent women of a privilege equal to or better than many men. General Rosecrans, former U S Treasury registrar, is seriously ill at Bodando, California.
The Grand Jury reports on the Washoe county jail steel cell contract, finding the Board of County Commissioners failed to follow legal bidding and notice procedures. It lists that bids were opened Dec 8 1894 without proper record of all bids including Herring Hall Marvin & Co, notes special meetings ambiguity, and concludes the contract with Herring Hall Marvin & Co lacked lawful basis though no collusion found.
The popular comedian Mr J K Emmet will perform next Saturday night in his rebuilt delightful comedy Fritz in a Mad House with two new songs including a lullaby and a bubble song. Miss Emily Lytton leads the supporting company with Laura S Howe Florence Foster Florence Germaine and others. George Duncan driver of W O Martins delivery wagon had a serious accident returning from the asylum with a fractured ankle but is expected to recover. Holmes Mining Co of Candelaria sold tailings to an English syndicate about 100000 tons and bought low grade ore for 25 percent of the battery uses value. Justice a Court Gee Wahb a Chinese merchant was arrested for selling cigarettes without a license.
Short notices list multiple arrivals at the Riverside hotel including B Lauer Alturas W Bailey from Churchill George Milla from Cargon Lt W Tatlock an Utah attorney John Nicholson and wife from Verdi with local visitors Mrs Haller and Mrs Leon Lankey also in town B E Carter and family back from San Francisco H Rosenthal of Castle Bros San Francisco westbound passenger H Williams of Ormsby Carson arrival A Rix of Henderson Woolen Mills spent day here I B Babcock Fargo & Co San Francisco in Reno Sam Hodgkinson popular draggist remarks on the birth season Thomas Pixley Verdi says Verdi summer plans Weather cool with dust from Sierra eclipse of the moon clouds prevented totality H Hamlin spectacle dealer to leave Reno soon Casper Becker to have plant ready next Monday for beer soda ice and orders George Mott reportedly died by suicide in Carson Valley after grip lasting years and a week prior Special train cattle to Chicago by John Sparks prices risen. Hayward Minneapolis murderer to be executed by governor. funeral details for J F Bonham with LOE involvement and a Reno address noting final arrangements.
William L Coffin a respected Reno citizen died peacefully at 8 30 am surrounded by his wife and eight sons after a long illness. He came to California after crossing the Horn in 1651 landing in San Francisco then moved to Yankee Jime before settling in Reno in 1876. He endured pain with patience and happiness at seeing all his sons before death.
Big bulky pills once common now replaced by Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets praised for curing liver stomach and bowel issues. The ad claims a gentle laxative cleanses the stomach and bowels aiding digestion headaches and skin problems. Free samples mailed to Buffalo NY area upon postal card request.
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